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The K-Resale Playbook: Brand-Led Re-Commerce in Korea with Seah Joo from Relay
What if secondhand felt as polished as buying new—and actually grew brand loyalty? We sit down with Relay, the Korean recommerce engine powering white‑label resale for major fashion groups and department stores, to unpack how trust, speed, and cleaning every item can flip circularity into a profit center. From doorstep pick‑ups and instant store credit to meticulous QC and photography, Relay’s model keeps resale inside the brand ecosystem and turns trade‑ins into repeat purchases.
We get into the mechanics: why department stores like Lotte and Hyundai became pivotal partners, how a white‑label experience preserves brand equity, and the operational backbone that makes it all work. You’ll hear how care labels and distributor tags streamline authentication in Korea, why in‑store pop‑ups unlock hidden supply, and how dynamic pricing helps sellers feel valued while buyers feel lucky. With one of the world’s fastest e‑commerce markets and a consumer base that prizes precision and service, Korea is stress‑testing recommerce—and the results are compelling, with rapid sell‑through and growing mainstream acceptance.
There’s a bigger thesis here: social impact scales when it follows a great business model. Relay shares a candid view on aligning incentives, building credibility through hands‑on logistics, and using data and selective AI to remove friction without overpromising tech. We also look ahead to a curated hub that aggregates high‑quality secondhand across partners, creating network effects for brands big and small. If you care about circular economy, resale operations, and how to make sustainability pay, this conversation is a playbook for turning intention into action.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review—what’s the one change that would make you trade in more often?
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This is interactive content - send us your questions to the guests and we record another session just focusing on your questions!
You have suggestions for new guests or want to sponsor the show?
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By Carl WarkentinWhat if secondhand felt as polished as buying new—and actually grew brand loyalty? We sit down with Relay, the Korean recommerce engine powering white‑label resale for major fashion groups and department stores, to unpack how trust, speed, and cleaning every item can flip circularity into a profit center. From doorstep pick‑ups and instant store credit to meticulous QC and photography, Relay’s model keeps resale inside the brand ecosystem and turns trade‑ins into repeat purchases.
We get into the mechanics: why department stores like Lotte and Hyundai became pivotal partners, how a white‑label experience preserves brand equity, and the operational backbone that makes it all work. You’ll hear how care labels and distributor tags streamline authentication in Korea, why in‑store pop‑ups unlock hidden supply, and how dynamic pricing helps sellers feel valued while buyers feel lucky. With one of the world’s fastest e‑commerce markets and a consumer base that prizes precision and service, Korea is stress‑testing recommerce—and the results are compelling, with rapid sell‑through and growing mainstream acceptance.
There’s a bigger thesis here: social impact scales when it follows a great business model. Relay shares a candid view on aligning incentives, building credibility through hands‑on logistics, and using data and selective AI to remove friction without overpromising tech. We also look ahead to a curated hub that aggregates high‑quality secondhand across partners, creating network effects for brands big and small. If you care about circular economy, resale operations, and how to make sustainability pay, this conversation is a playbook for turning intention into action.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review—what’s the one change that would make you trade in more often?
Contact Us
This is interactive content - send us your questions to the guests and we record another session just focusing on your questions!
You have suggestions for new guests or want to sponsor the show?
- Contact Carl via LinkedIn
Thanks for listening and keep podcasting!